Volume 121 Issue 1 JANUARY 2021 LIMITED EDITION

Published monthly by the Friends of Isabella Seniors for the Isabella County Commission on Aging Friends of Isabella Seniors - 2200 S Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 - (989) 772-0748 - isabellacounty.org/active living-newspaper New Phone System for COA Please Help Have A Heart With the majority of our COA staff continuing to work from The Commission on Aging and Friends of home, we recently launched a new phone system to use when calling Isabella Seniors ask you to “Have A Heart” and make the Commission on Aging. This system will connect you directly a donation to support the 2021 Have A Heart Project. with the appropriate staff member at home or to the appropriate “Have a Heart” depends solely on the voicemail to leave your information. Please note, you may still have generosity of Isabella County residents. There are no to leave a message, but staff are checking in frequently and will federal, state or local funds used for this program. As return your call as soon as possible! We thought it would be helpful in the past, the COA expects to assist between 75 to to list below the number options to easily contact the appropriate 100 older adult residents in Isabella County with the staff member. Please note, you can push 0 at any time to be high costs of prescription medications, warm winter connected with our secretary. First, dial (989) 772-0748. clothing, and food. If you have questions or would For all new intakes and referrals, press 1 like more information, please contact the Food with Friends questions or cancel home delivered meal, press 2 Commission on Aging at (989) 772-0748. To set up an appointment to drop off or pick-up incontinence Please fill out and return the form below. supplies or medical equipment, press 3 Every dollar helps us reach our goal of $7500.00. To speak with Jennifer Martin, press 4 Thank You in advance for your willingness to help To speak with Keith Anderson, press 5 our friends and neighbors. To speak with Kathy Campbell, press 6 To speak with Tina Campbell, press 7 YES, I Want To Help Have a Heart Personal care, homemaking scheduling questions / changes, press 8 For insurance and Medicare Part D questions, press 9 Name: ______For Activity Program and Active Living questions, press 10 For Gold Key Volunteer information and questions, press 11 Address: ______For Caregiver Support / Mary Ellen Walsh, press 12 For Foster Grandparent Program questions, press 13 City: ______State: _____ Zip:______For the Senior Companion Program questions, press 14 For all other calls, please press 0. I would like to donate the amount of $ ______

My donation is In Memory of: Home Delivered Meals Weather Related In Honor of: Cancellations Now that winter is here, the threat of inclement weather is ______also a possibility. Out of safety for staff and / or volunteers who are delivering meals, there might be days that we will have to cancel Please keep my donation anonymous. meal delivery due to unsafe driving conditions. When meal delivery is cancelled, the cancellation will be posted on multiple tv stations. Make checks payable to: FOIS - Have-a-Heart

Stations that you can tune into for weather-related meal cancellations Mail to: Friends of Isabella Seniors are as follows: TV5, TV9&10, TV12, and TV25. Our closings will Attn: Have-A-Heart also be broadcasted on the radio station 104.9. If you have any 2200 S. Lincoln Rd. questions, please contact us at The Commission on Aging at 989-772 Mt. Pleasant, MI. 48858 -0748. Press 2. Page 2 ACTIVE LIVING Volume 121 Issue 1 - JANUARY 2021 COA Executive Director’s Comments Virtual Fitness Classes Happy New Year! As we close out 2020 and All you need to participate in any head into 2021, let’s think back upon the blessings of our virtual fitness classes is access to we have received and focus on a positive, healthy the internet and a computer. The classes and Happy New Year! will all be offered via Zoom. At this time, Here at the Commission on Aging, we are we have Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, Chair thankful to have such an amazing, caring team who Yoga and Yoga. If you are interested or have worked so hard over the past year to make a have questions, please call (989) 772- positive impact on the lives of older adults 0748 and Press 10 to leave a message for throughout our community. The changes that we Marcy or feel free to email me at have endured since the pandemic have not been easy, [email protected]. I will get but our COA family members have all been resilient you the details of the classes. These and creative, putting the needs and the safety of our classes will be offered FREE of charge. clients first and foremost. All participants must have a signed Another big blessing of 2020 is the extreme liability waiver on file before starting generosity of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. They have provided an classes. incredible amount of support for the programs and services of the Commission on Yoga Aging for many years. 2020 was no different – even though they were negatively Monday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. impacted by the pandemic as well. In 2020, the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Tai Chi provided our organization with $200,000 in two-percent distributions, bringing Tuesday & Thursday - 10:00 a.m. the total award that we have received from them since 1995 to just over $9 million. We are so appreciative of the incredible generosity of the Saginaw Zumba Gold Chippewa Indian Tribe. Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. While we look at all that is to come in the New Year, I hope that you also Chair Yoga take some time to reflect on the past year. When you do, I hope that you can look Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. back upon 2020 and smile. I am sure that we can all say that the year was filled with ups and downs, some harder than others, but no matter what storms you weathered, you made it through and are stronger as a result, whether it be Legal Services physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, or all of the above. My wish for Lakeshore Legal Aid provides legal you in this New Year is that you experience more ups than downs, appreciating advice to people over the age of 60. everything that brings you joy. My challenge for you in this New Year is that you make an effort to bring that joy to others, helping them to experience more Please call : Council & positivity in the New Year as well. Advocacy Law Line at Jennifer A. Crawford, M.S.A., COA Executive Director 1-888-783-8190 Thank You COA Walking Path Beautification Donors Friends of Isabella Seniors would like to extend our sincere appreciation FREE In Home Flu Shots to the donors below who so generously contributed to the COA Walking Path Get your flu shot administered in the Beautification Project in 2020. The donations were used to plant and maintain comfort of your own home for FREE. beautiful flowers and trees along with newly installed landscaping, which will be enjoyed for years to come by those who take a stroll on the path. We would also Call 1-800-858-1637 to sign up! like to extend a special thank you to the students of the CMU Public Health Please be prepared to provide your Residential College who donated many hours of physical labor, helping to enhance the walking path and to Roy Burlington for his vision, leadership, and name, number, and address You must tireless hours of hands-on work bringing this project to fruition. be 19 and older to participate

Walking Path Beautification Project Donors REGION VII AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Jerry Morey June Powell Joanne Grabinski Ray and Janet Johnson Carolyn and Don Oblinger Kenneth M. Burlington Dave and Linda Coyne David and Sue Karmon Eileen Jennings Sister Marie Kopin Serves Bay, Clare, Huron, Isabella, Roy and Alice Burlington Students of CMU Public Health Gladwin, Gratiot, Midland, Saginaw, Kathy Burlington Residential College Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties Page 3 ACTIVE LIVING Volume 121 Issue 1 - JANUARY 2021 Mask Selection and Care Mission Moments Masks or face coverings have now become a part of our daily routine as we navigate our world. To protect ourselves and It has never felt so good to say “Happy New Year” than it does others from the COVID 19 virus it has been today! Twenty-twenty may not have been the best year, but I have a great recommended or mandated that we wear them. feeling about 2021! Many of us may not be aware that we are not In October Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs always wearing or caring for our masks had a Fall Harvest / Costume Parade. Volunteers drove thru dressed up in properly. The Centers for Disease Control and a Halloween costume, they enjoyed some donuts and cider and got a Prevention (CDC) has recommendations for goodie bag of arts and craft supplies to make cards and posters for their selecting, wearing and cleaning of masks. students and clients. Our volunteers are missing their students, clients

The CDC suggests we choose masks that: and nursing home residents. The number one thing we hear form our • Have two or more layers of washable, volunteers about their service is “the program does more for me, then I do breathable fabric for the program.” These programs give our volunteers purpose, a reason • Completely covers both nose and mouth to get up in the morning, and most importantly, a chance to be a part of • Fit snugly against the sides of your face and something big that builds their communities. We hope it won’t be too doesn’t allow gaps long and our volunteers can jump right back into their volunteer roles again!

Do not choose masks that: • Made of fabric that makes it hard to breathe • Have exhalation valves which allow virus particles to escape • Cause your glasses to fog

Proper placement of masks on your face is key to effectiveness: • Do not wear mask around your neck, On your forehead, On your chin, Dangling from one ear, On your arm, Only on your chin or under your nose.

Wash your hands before putting on Brandi Knivila, Foster Grandparent / Senior Companion Programs mask and Do Not Touch mask while wearing it. Coordinator Wash your fabric mask frequently with your regular laundry. Use the warmest water setting appropriate for the cloth used to make the mask. From the Perspective of a COA Gold Key Volunteer Use the highest heat setting and leave in the dryer until completely dry. Paper masks are When asked the question about why the COA volunteer program is designed for one time use only and need to be important to us we had several thoughts. Interacting with people is a disposed of in your household garbage. valuable gift in life, especially with those who are living alone Not everyone is able to wear a mask. and receiving Meals on Wheels. Our involvement with COA has been a Children younger than 2 years of age and some delightful experience from smiles in the kitchen from those who prepare people with difficulty breathing should not wear the food, the recipients who are so appreciative and the COA group who masks. Wearing masks may be difficult for make us feel like heroes. people with sensory, cognitive or behavioral It was a natural transition from our careers. We are both issues. If they are unable to wear the mask retired teachers, Carolyn with children in Speech Therapy and Ron in properly or cannot tolerate the mask, they preparing Shop Teachers at CMU to work with the handicapped and should not wear one. Discuss your concerns disadvantaged kids. Involvement with people is somewhat of a family regarding mask wearing with your health care tradition in that three of our kids are teachers, two in medical fields and a provider for possible alternatives to protect musician jimlutzmusic.com. In addition my dad, Delbert J Lutz was yourself and others from the virus. For more honored with the “Citizen of the Year” for the State of Illinois and he and information on mask wearing visit the CDC his wife showed us the happiness that one gains from helping others.

web site at www.cdc.gov Ron & Carolyn Lutz Page 4 ACTIVE LIVING Volume 121 Issue 1 - JANUARY 2021 Quarantine Guidance Updated Community Resources for Food

Central Michigan District Health Department is  Isabella Community Soup Kitchen, 621 S. Adams, Mt. changing its COVID-19 quarantine guidelines to align with Pl., provides sack lunches 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on those made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. (CDC) on December 2, 2020. The previous 14-day quarantine  Salvation Army Service Center, 1715 S. Mission St., period was based on earlier data that estimated the COVID-19 Mt Pleasant. Make an appointment by calling 989-773-4663 incubation period. However, recent data found 90 to 99 for daily food distribution. The Salvation Army Service percent of COVID-19 infections occur within 10 days of Center also provides utility assistance and other services exposure. While the 14-day quarantine period for those who when funds are available. have been exposed to COVID-19 is still standard, it can be  Weidman Storehouse Food Pantry food distribution, reduced to 10 days if the following two conditions are met: 6000 S. Main St. in Weidman, Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 • The individual does not develop any symptoms or clinical p.m., 989-441-1025, Serving: Broomfield, Coldwater, evidence of COVID -19 infection during the 10 days after Deerfield, Gilmore, Nottawa, and Sherman Twps. their last exposure.  CCN Food Pantry Drive-By Distribution at Strickler • The individual continues to monitor for symptoms for 14 Center, 1114 W. High St., Mt. Pleasant. To receive food days after their last exposure. If symptoms and basic hygiene and cleaning items, please choose ONE develop, they should get tested and self-isolate while waiting time in the second week and ONE time in the fourth for their results. Testing locations can be week: Wednesdays, January 13 and January 27 at 2:00 p.m. found at www.michigan.gov/coronavirustest or by calling: to 4:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, January 16 and January 30 at 2-1-1. If you test positive for COVID-19 you 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Individuals without transportation should follow home isolation guidelines. Remember: If you may call 989-863-4449 with your name, address, phone test negative, you still need to complete the 14 day number, and number of people in your family. I-Ride will let quarantine. Individuals exiting quarantine should continue to you know when to expect delivery. social distance, wear a mask, and avoid crowds. The shortened quarantine period should be  Max & Emily’s Bakery Café, 125 E. Broadway, Mt. considered with caution for those living or working in Pl., People Helping People, please Request PHP Meal, congregate living settings or those working with high-risk 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., SUNDAYS ONLY. Be sure to have individuals due to the increased risk of transmission with the a soup kitchen ticket. If a person comes in without a ticket, shortened quarantine. Refer to the Centers for Disease Control they can receive one meal. and Prevention (CDC) for information regarding these risks.  REAP Food Pantry, Beth Hovey, 989-572-8230, at St. There may be conflicts in the length of quarantine for Henry’s Catholic Church, 4079 E. Vernon Rd. in employers who fall under Michigan Public Act 238 of 2020 Rosebush, Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Clients may or Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration visit every week, no exclusions. rules. Employers should refer to these sources when  St Vincent de Paul Parish Food Pantry, 168 E. Wright determining whether employees need to wait 14 days to return Ave., Shepherd, open on Friday afternoons, but call 989- to work. 828-5720 on Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and Noon to Central Michigan District Health Department has a set up an appointment. Coronavirus message center. Please call 989-773-5921  The Potters House Food Pantry, 5346 E. Deerfield, is extension 1444 if you have any questions. Leave your name, open from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the phone number, county of residence, and a brief message. month. (January 17) Please provide a valid driver license. Staff will return calls as soon as possible. Businesses can  Little Downtown Pantry at First United Methodist report positive cases to the local health department using the Church, 400 S. Main St., Mt. Pl., open daily Noon to 3:00 Business Reporting Form on our website. p.m. in west entrance on Washington St. Please wear mask This article has been brought to you by Central and only one person/family at a time. Michigan District Health Department. Visit our website at www.cmdhd.org LIKE Central Michigan District Health  GreenTree Co-op Little Free Food Fridge outside the Department on Facebook and follow us on Twitter store, 214 N. Franklin St., Mt. Pleasant. Open 9:00 a.m. to @CMiDHD. 9:00 p.m. daily. GreenTree also participates in the Double Up Food Bucks program. For every $1.00 you spend in the store on produce purchases, you will receive a $1.00 coupon Stay Active, Connected & Safe to be used on your next visit. Check out www.getsetup.io/michigan for more  Pickard Street Citgo, 910 E. Pickard St., Mt. Pleasant than 150 FREE online small group computer provides $.99 meals for kids that include a sandwich, fruit, classes for older adults. milk, juice, or fountain pop from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Page 5 ACTIVE LIVING Volume 121 Issue 1 - JANUARY 2021

Durable Medical Equipment Medical Alert Services Do you have a borrowed piece of medical Have you ever found yourself in a non-emergency situation equipment that you no longer have use for and need where you need help? For instance, locking yourself out of the house or to return to us? Do you find yourself with a sudden your car in the winter with no way to call for help? You may not know need to borrow a piece of our available medical this, but many medical alert companies are available to help in these equipment? Are you in need of incontinence types of situations! It’s always best to check with your specific provider, but it could save you in the future! supplies or have extra that you are looking to donate? Whether it’s a walker, a commode, a wheelchair, or anything in between, we still have a AARP Tax Preparation large variety of durable medical equipment and Due to the Covid-19 restrictions income tax preparation by the incontinence supplies available to make your life at AARP volunteers on a face to face basis will not currently be held home easier. As always, these items are free to during this tax season. This means tax appointments for COA, Shepherd borrow and you can use them for as long as you Community Library, Tate Memorial Library, Weidman Public Library, need. The only thing that has changed is our process Andahwod, Winchester Towers, Riverview Apartments will not be made of getting these items to you in a safe, socially through COA. distanced manner. Until further notice, the exchange Other tax preparation options are being developed to allow the of durable medical equipment and pick up of AARP Foundation Tax Aide Program to continue to provide free tax incontinence supplies will be available to the public services to our community. These options have not been finalized at this by appointment ONLY - please call us at (989) time. Contact COA 989 772 0748 ext. Press 11 in mid to late January 772-0748 and press option 3. for updates regarding further free tax preparation options. Page 6 ACTIVE LIVING Volume 121 Issue 1 - JANUARY 2021 Caregiver Support Corner ~ Mary Ellen COVID-19 Vaccine Scams ~ Remember: Walsh, [email protected] 989-772-0748 - • You likely will not need to pay anything out of pocket to get ext. Press 12. Caregiver Support Group is January 19 the vaccine during this public health emergency. from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Call or email me to register for • You cannot pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine this monthly Zoom meeting. ALL caregivers are welcome. or get early access to the vaccine.

MEANINGFUL ACITIVITES (input from • No one from Medicare or the Health Dept. will contact you. • No one from a vaccine distribution site or health care payer, Dementia Unplugged, Dr. Jeannine Forrest) Caregivers like a private insurance company, will call you asking for often hear the recommendation to provide meaningful your Social Security number or your credit card or bank activities for their person. What does that mean? account information to sign you up to get the vaccine. First of all, look for activities that are unique and • Beware of providers offering other products, treatments, or meaningful for your loved one – personal; something that medicines to prevent the virus. Check with your health care helps them “come alive” or gives them joy! There are no provider before paying for or receiving any COVID-19- cookie cutter approaches – no one thing for all. Think of related treatment. their past preferences, work history, and their current • If you get a call, text, email or even someone knocking on abilities. Travel back to when they were young adults, your door claiming they can get you early access to the youth, child. What were things that brought them joy or vaccine, STOP! That’s a scam. satisfaction. Then, think of 5 areas that you could work into their routine: Leisure / Fun, Self-Care, Exercise, Work / Making Isabella County Parks &Recreation a Difference / Feeling Valued, and Rest and Relaxation. Be Winter is here! Don’t forget to check out the many aware of your person’s stage of dementia when creating attractions of Deerfield Nature Park this winter. Groomed trails these activities. We don’t want to set them up for failure. are waiting for cross country skiing, snow shoeing, ice fishing Make the activity part of your daily routine…make a list; and the sledding hill. The NEW online reservation system is turn off background noise; say things like, “I could really coming in 2021. Opening day will be online only and not in use your help doing…………..; focus on one step at a time; person. More information to follow in mid-January on the show more and give less directions; give options – this or Isabella County Parks and Recreation webpage at: www.isabellacounty.org/departments/parks-recreation/ that; remember no right or wrong answers. The activity is about making your person feel joy or satisfaction – not Commission on Aging ~ Job Postings whether it is done “correctly.” Be encouraging. Be Homemaker Aide - Individual performs household tasks in Enthusiastic. Be Thankful. All of us appreciate that. � the home of older adult clients: vacuums, dusts, mops floors, There may be times the activity you plan may needs cleans bathroom and kitchen, and provides laundry to be modified. Again, no worries, as this is about having a assistance. Schedules clients for service, maintains calendar, pleasurable and meaningful time together. Example – you maintains daily written records and reports client changes to choose to make bread together. If your loved one can add Program Coordinator and social workers. Employment Status is ingredients, great. If not, talk about what you are doing and Part-Time, with a Starting Pay of $12.45 per hour. Application what you are adding. Tell stories of bread making in their Deadline: Open Until Filled. earlier life. Are they able to help with kneading the dough? Personal Care Aide - Provides personal care services to older If not, talk about the feeling and next steps. Once the adult clients to help keep them in their home environment. dough has risen have them put a finger in the dough to see Assists with activities of daily living. Receives and carries out if it’s ready (sensory). Then, the smell of the bread baking specific directions for individualized health care provided by the fills the air. So many stories can be talked about during that Program Coordinator or social workers. Employment Status is phase. Finally, the piece de resistance – fresh warm bread Part-Time with a Starting Pay of $14.14 per hour. Application drizzled with – what? This is such a wonderful sensory Deadline: Monday, December 28, 2020. activity along with satisfaction / feeling valued, and leisure. Download employment application and job descriptions for Self-care could be a spa “day;” bubble bath with complete job specifications at www.isabellacouty.org/ candles and music, etc. Leisure – read a story to your employment-opportunities/ . Please send cover letter, resume, person, music (singing, dancing, humming, etc.). Exercise – and Employment application to: walk, swim, bike, yoga, chair dancing. Adapt and modify when needed. Observe verbal clues, non-verbal expressions Administration Office of engagement and enjoyment. If you need other ideas, 200 N. Main Street please let me know – we have lots of resources!! Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Your person / loved one may not remember any of what FAX: (989) 317-4276 you’ve been doing or saying after the activity, but it means EMAIL: [email protected] EVERYTHING to them in the moment. Required documents may be hand-delivered, mailed, faxed, or emailed. Questions, please call 989-317-4053.

Page 7 ACTIVE LIVING Volume 121 Issue 1 - JANUARY 2021 IN MEMORY OF Remembering Our Loved Ones Mary Bowers For Needle Crafts Virginia Whitney Active Living offers a way Mary Bowers Marie A. Massey Peggy Brisbane & to honor those special people in Deanna Allen Brenda Curtiss Robert Barclay your life with a Memorial or Cliff & Joyce Stacy Dave & Linda Coyne Brenda Curtiss Estate Honorarium Listing. If you would Ruth Barnes Bill & Marcia Foster Martineau, Hackett, O'Neil like a memorial or honorarium Cliff & Joyce Stacy Jim & Sandy Pulaski & Klaus, PLLC included in the February issue,

Jenny McClure please send the information by For Gold Key Volunteers Phyllis Devine Nancy Vodicka Ruth Barnes Roger L. Gutka January 6. Bernie & Leslie Starnes Ted Zolty Craig House Bill & Louise McCracken June Powell Robert & Lois Benaske Brenda Curtiss Al & Gail Bowerman Cathy Zuker Thank You all for Cathy Foster Jack & Marcia Burch Terry & Beverly Childs Bill & Louise McCracken Joe Epple Mike Clark your generous Jeanne Epple Larry & Jan Galgoci Jeremy Gepford & Amberly donations. For In-Home Services Zimmer Brenda Curtiss Rodney & Melissa Haggart Cathy Foster Bill & Jane Hamilton Craig House Chad & Nicole House COA DONORS Brenda Upton, Gin Cain, Gregory & Laurie House Sally Wojciechowski, Brenda Johnston Activity Center COA Mary Ann Mooradian, Chris Knapp Nancy O’Brien – Jim & Carol Erickson Barbara Frankenfield Reginald LaLone Fitness Classes Joan Gornicki

For Active Living Scott & Elizabeth Margie Henry MacGregor Home Delivered Meals Joanne Smith Murna VanHorn David & Christine Myers Michael C. Smith Mark & Janice Mogg Bill & Wanda Odykirk Chum & Ruth Utterback Food with Friends John & Joyce Petro Ruth Barnes Fancher PTO Jeanne Epple Stephen & Lois Doerr Joyce Riley Ryan Schlicht Office Staff In Honor of Jean Murray Gary & Cindy Rubingh For Louise Plachta Barbara Little and Pat Podoll Elizabeth Tschappat Memorial Fund Dan & Tina Campbell Janet Maar Strickler Sister Marie Kopin The Dancer Family Charitable Fund Health Professions Jayne A. Danhof Residential College Russ Danhof In Memory of… Ken & Marilyn Peters ACTIVE LIVING DONORS

William Beltinck Ralph Muniz Richard & Ruth Ann Linda Jones Beltinck Donna Anderson Sister Marie Kopin Dick & Jane Ervin Dean & Evalyn Mary Beutler Marie A. Massey Mike & Monica Ervin Muterspaugh John & Sue Bradac Jenny McClure Ellen Peterson Shirley Klein Markeith Bunker Donald & Marcia Mink Stan & Pat Lilley Donna Pinson Karen Clark Janet Monroe Marie A. Massey Anonymous Erika Courlander Ivan & Patty Renne

Simon & Sheila Wernette Judith Davis Bob Roberts Herbert Rice Al Bland Janet Rice Alma Dickerson Gary & Maureen Rondy James & Anne Dutcher Judy Roslund Dale & Jeanette Gatehouse Al Thomas Dianna English Cliff & Joyce Stacy Pat & Marty Siuda Walter Schneider The Vincent Family-Jean, Jeanne Epple Jo Ann Swenson Michele Bonfield, Kristi Cindy Walton Cathy Foster Peggy Jo Trgina Anson & Mark Vincent Dale & Jeanette Gatehouse Edward Grubb Alma Wentworth Ross J. Hart

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